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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1916

Page

6

Legends of the game and looming pennant race

The piece surveys baseball greats and current contenders as spring arrives in St Louis. It highlights Ty Cobb, Wagner, Bresnahan, and other stars, notes speculation on Pirates and Braves strength, and mentions Schmidt’s retirement row and Braves payroll. It also marks public golf and tennis permit news and Knabe moving to third base with Callahan’s squad shaping up.

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Coaching Costs and Novel Sports at Harvard and Oregon

The article notes Harvard budgeting $40 000 for coaching over three years with breakouts of $18 600 for various staff costs and $5 000 for baseball supervision. It mentions cross country golf gaining popularity at the University of Oregon, describing a “country” form of golf with adjustable hole distances, aligning with Yale’s participation later.

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Fragile OCR Summary of Local Sports Briefs

A garbled recap notes various sports with sparse facts. It mentions horse racing, wrestling, boxing, golf, and bowling, with scattered scores and placements among towns and schools, but many words are corrupted and uncertain. The piece hints at records and surprises like a ten year golf player, yet specifics are unreadable.

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Chalmers Hoi After Pennant Stic in Vivid Style

A garbled recount mentions George Chalmers and Saran in a vivid, looping arc of last year's events. It hints at repeated feats and a striving for consistency amid strong competition, suggesting a season-long effort to secure success.

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Reserve Clause Mixup Reveals Ownership Dispute

Ragged account shows Branch Rickey offering a pitcher to Little Rock Travelers owner Bob Allen. Allen insists the player is Browns property while the Browns dispute the claim. The back and forth centers on a reserve list transfer and a contested spring of ownership for a federal leaguer.

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Mitchell Finds Himself Ready For Best Season

Cleveland pitcher Mitchell believes he has corrected past spring haste that left him fatigued by May. He says taking time to prepare now will yield peak condition and a stronger season for the club.

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Chinese Boxer Declines Pro Career After Penn Visit

The Chinese boxing champion of the University of Pennsylvania declines professional boxing. He says he will remain an amateur, despite offers to turn pro. After finishing his Penn freshman year, he plans to travel to China to pursue boxing there.

LGW University of Pennsylvania Lew Penn Ching

Boxing in Puna: a healthy pastime for weary days

The recall speaks of boxing as a healthy activity after hard days and notes a boxer named Lew born in Seattle, described as full blooded American in spirit. The piece suggests boxing will command attention from the world and emphasizes its restorative value for sleep and vigor.

Puna Ang Forest Lew Seattle Wash

Jennings II. Détroits eye pennant push with Wellman talks

Jennings II, manager of the Détroits, believes a solid twirler would seal the pennant at their camp. He approached the St Louis Browns about Carl Wellman, hoping the pitcher would strengthen Suzan’s hopes for success.

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Dorizas the Crack Student and Wrestler of Note

Dorizas, a star athlete at University of P jo, excels in wrestling, football, track, and academics. Known as Mike by friends, he balances high scholarly achievement with athletic prowess, earning recognition as a top intercollegiate wrestler and versatile team member. Born in Solatronie and seasoned by Balkan travels, he joined Roberts College Constantinople before entering the university.

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Fragmented musings on Benny Kauff and sports notes

The text strings together jumbled thoughts on Benny Kauff and baseball, then shifts to remarks about Michigan and a Roos team. It mentions a total of 3 points and a Johnson title while offering scattered, unclear fragments about performance and expectations. The piece reads like garbled OCR from a sports page with many nonsensical insertions.

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Anxious East Seeks Davison Link Insights

A fragmented sports note examines an American golf amateur, Davison Link, focusing on his technique and stance. It discusses upright takeaway, hands ahead before the backswing, and aims to extract strategic tips from observed form and commentary within a terse East Anxious frame.

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Del Drake Unfortunate Baseball Career Echoes in Duluth

In a fragmentary historic notice, Del Drake faces career doubt after trials with the titans and errors in prying Cobb Crawford McIntyre or Jones from their jobs. Age and experience purportedly hindered chances, with a shift toward new roles and possible class B status. Duluth hosts an annual regaus championship on the harbor.

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